Poop ABC cancels Pushing Daisies

oaklandhater · 11-26-2008, 10:56 PM

http://www.tv.com/story/11933.html

Bryan Fuller's quirky crime-stopping dramedy is cut from ABC's schedule, say reports; could a Pushing Daisies movie happen?

Pace and Friel were a dynamic duo.
This news sucks so much, I don't even feel like starting off with "The facts were these..." But the sad fact is this: Pushing Daisies has been canceled. Online reports blew up late last night over the unique program's demise, with creator Bryan Fuller confirming the cancellation to E Online.

"To be honest, I'm really not feeling very boo-hoo about it," Fuller told the site. "I am so proud of the show. We put together 22 really good episodes, and there is a lot to be proud of. I'm sure I'll be working with a lot of these people again, and I would love to do so."

Daisies had been on the ropes almost all season, posting disappointing numbers despite being praised by critics (and me) and developing a passionate fan base. ABC will air all 13 episodes produced this season before the lights fade out forever.

Pushing Daisies stars Lee Pace as Ned, a pie maker with the unusual gift of being able to reanimate the dead with a touch, and to send them back to their maker with another touch. However, if the newly undead stay undead for longer than a minute, someone else dies...for good. Ned meets Emerson Cod (Chi McBride), a money-hungry private detective, and the two team up to solve murders using Ned's ability to ask the victims. And if that wasn't complicated enough, Ned brings his childhood crush back to life, and the two form a relationship that requires them not to touch. Phew.

Mr. Emerson Cod
According to Fuller, the 13th (and final) episode of this season (and series) ends on a cliffhanger, and Fuller has every intention of seeing this story resolve itself. He's working with DC Comics to get some Pushing Daisies comics made to tie loose ends, but he's also got bigger ideas.

"We are talking to DC Comics about doing comic books that will wrap up our storylines, and I already have a pitch for a movie ready to go," said Fuller.

The supertalented Fuller has also been rumored to return to his pre-Daisies gig--as writer for Heroes.

So what did Daisies in? All signs point to fallout from the writers strike and ABC's idea to not bring the show back until this season. Shows that did return after the strike have flourished this season, and those that didn't, are, well...pushing daisies.

Does the American television-watching public really have such short-term memories? Mourn in the comments section below, Daisies fans.

NOOOOO!!!! I HATE YOU AMERICA YOU AND YOUR the mentalist Watching asses may you all rot in HELL!!!!!!

**DaKCMan AP** · 11-26-2008, 10:58 PM

I couldn't make it through the pilot episode. That show was boring.

oaklandhater · 11-26-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

I couldn't make it through the pilot episode. That show was boring.

Go watch Life law an order or the the mentalist YOU FREAKING DRONE!!!

11-26-2008, 10:59 PM

Never heard of it. Must have been fabulous.

**DaKCMan AP** · 11-26-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Go watch Life law an order or the the mentalist YOU FREAKING DRONE!!!

I don't watch any of those.

Thig Lyfe · 11-26-2008, 11:01 PM

Even though I haven't been able to catch an episode since like halfway through the first season, this news makes me very sad. This was a great show, and one of the few on television with even an ounce of creativity or originality.

**007** · 11-26-2008, 11:04 PM

The few eps I tuned in for this year were no where close to the quality they put out last year. This move does not surprise me at all.

A Movie? Please. Cut your losses.

Ultra Peanut · 11-26-2008, 11:59 PM

Well, ****.

KCChiefsMan · 11-27-2008, 12:00 AM

never seen it

oaklandhater · 11-27-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Guru

The few eps I tuned in for this year were no where close to the quality they put out last year. This move does not surprise me at all.

A Movie? Please. Cut your losses.

I thought it started off very week but the last 2 eps they did were very much like season 1

oaklandhater · 11-27-2008, 01:10 AM

the thing that really pisses me is that the creator said that this season/series is ending on a “major cliffhanger which tells us we will never see a true ending for such a unique show.

Ultra Peanut · 11-27-2008, 01:13 AM

God ****ing damnit. I'd rather Ned accidentally touch Chuck and shoot himself in penance than that.

**007** · 11-27-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

God ****ing damnit. I'd rather Ned accidentally touch Chuck and shoot himself in penance than that.

Actually that would be a fitting ending to the show.

Ultra Peanut · 11-27-2008, 01:21 AM

It's dark enough that they'd probably be able to make it really funny.

Like, have Emerson come in and roll his eyes, then show a "for sale" sign in front of his detective agency.

oaklandhater · 11-27-2008, 04:32 AM

I don't even know if i want to watch the conclusion to tonights ep next week its for nothing now another show that I've killed This one goes out to all my dead homies

Firefly
Jericho
arrested development
4400
Dead like Me
Futurama
Quantum Leap
Journeyman
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oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $7528993	ABC cancels Pushing Daisies http://www.tv.com/story/11933.html Bryan Fuller's quirky crime-stopping dramedy is cut from ABC's schedule, say reports; could a Pushing Daisies movie happen? Pace and Friel were a dynamic duo. This news sucks so much, I don't even feel like starting off with "The facts were these..." But the sad fact is this: Pushing Daisies has been canceled. Online reports blew up late last night over the unique program's demise, with creator Bryan Fuller confirming the cancellation to E Online. "To be honest, I'm really not feeling very boo-hoo about it," Fuller told the site. "I am so proud of the show. We put together 22 really good episodes, and there is a lot to be proud of. I'm sure I'll be working with a lot of these people again, and I would love to do so." Daisies had been on the ropes almost all season, posting disappointing numbers despite being praised by critics (and me) and developing a passionate fan base. ABC will air all 13 episodes produced this season before the lights fade out forever. Pushing Daisies stars Lee Pace as Ned, a pie maker with the unusual gift of being able to reanimate the dead with a touch, and to send them back to their maker with another touch. However, if the newly undead stay undead for longer than a minute, someone else dies...for good. Ned meets Emerson Cod (Chi McBride), a money-hungry private detective, and the two team up to solve murders using Ned's ability to ask the victims. And if that wasn't complicated enough, Ned brings his childhood crush back to life, and the two form a relationship that requires them not to touch. Phew. Mr. Emerson Cod According to Fuller, the 13th (and final) episode of this season (and series) ends on a cliffhanger, and Fuller has every intention of seeing this story resolve itself. He's working with DC Comics to get some Pushing Daisies comics made to tie loose ends, but he's also got bigger ideas. "We are talking to DC Comics about doing comic books that will wrap up our storylines, and I already have a pitch for a movie ready to go," said Fuller. The supertalented Fuller has also been rumored to return to his pre-Daisies gig--as writer for Heroes. So what did Daisies in? All signs point to fallout from the writers strike and ABC's idea to not bring the show back until this season. Shows that did return after the strike have flourished this season, and those that didn't, are, well...pushing daisies. Does the American television-watching public really have such short-term memories? Mourn in the comments section below, Daisies fans. NOOOOO!!!! I HATE YOU AMERICA YOU AND YOUR the mentalist Watching asses may you all rot in HELL!!!!!!
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